U.S. Embassy Port Moresby

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Over 300 students came to speak with the U.S. Higher Education Institutions at the second day of the EducationUSA Fair, hosted by Don Bosco Technological Institute. Students heard from the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer, the President of Don Bosco institution, and had the chance to talk to six schools from the U.S. about how to make their study abroad dreams a reality! #EducationUSA #StudyWithUS

Thank you to the Secretary of Education Dr. Uke Kombra, Minister for Higher Education Research Technology and Sports, Hon Kinoka Feo for your encouraging words at the first ever EducationUSA fair in Papua New Guinea! The fair, first of it’s kind, kicked off with supportive speeches including remarks from U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock.   At the fair, students, educators and universities from the U.S. and Papua New Guinea engaged on ways to expand U.S. and PNG partnerships for study abroad opportunities.   Check out these great photos from day one of the fair! #EducationUSA #StudywithUS

The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, under the Pacific Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) Hub at the U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji, is now accepting applications for its small grants’ competition.   For more details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gKGqkHhH .   Eligible organizations in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu are invited to apply for funding to address critical environmental challenges.   This program is intended to support local solutions and build local capacity to address the impact of climate change, mitigate disaster risk, and address environmental degradation.   Projects are encouraged to include a plan to build capacity and technical expertise among local communities and organizations.   Application Deadline: November 9, 2024, at 4:06 PM (PNG time). #ClimateAction #DisasterRisk #Pacific

Planning for Tamiok Strike 2025, the fifth iteration of the bilateral training exercise hosted by the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, started this week at Murray Barracks with service members from PNGDF, U.S. Army Pacific, and Wisconsin National Guard.   Tamiok Strike is aimed at improving operational planning, logistics, engineering, infantry, medical, and military police best practices through a series of subject matter expert exchanges to enhance capacity. This exercise is a part of how the United States continues to partner with PNGDF, enabled by the Defense Cooperation Agreement. #tamiokstrike2025 #PNGDF #USArmyPacific #WisconsinNationalGaurd #DCA

We had the privilege of commemorating International Day of the Girl by hosting a special event at our American Center with young female students from the University of Papua New Guinea and our Embassy Staff.   Together, we screened the thought-provoking film “I am A Girl’ and followed it with a powerful discussion on the challenges and triumphs faced by girls and young women in Papua New Guinea and around the world.   It was an inspiring moment of reflection and a reminder of the importance of supporting girls and young women to achieve their dreams.   #DayOfTheGirl #Empowerment #iamagirl #americancenter #americanspaces  

The U.S. aims to build on our strong relationship in PNG under the Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability (SPCPS). Visiting from Washington D.C, Deputy Assistant Secretary Mark Iozzi and U.S. Embassy Port Moresby Deputy Chief of Mission Matthew Bunt conducted meetings with the Hela Provincial Authority, community leaders, and the NGO community in Tari October 8th and 9th. The delegation was greeted by Huli Wigmen and discussed long term partnership opportunities to prevent conflict and promote stability with Hela Provincial Administrator Marogo Dagoba.

Registration for the 2026 Diversity Visa Program has opened and will close on November 5th, 2024. dvprogram.state.gov is the ONLY way to enter. Read the program instructions at travel.state.gov/dv. This program allows people from countries with low U.S. immigration rates, who meet eligibility requirements, to enter for a chance to apply for a U.S. immigrant visa. #diversityvisaprogram

On this significant day, we reflect on the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi: "Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man." At the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, we stand in support of nonviolent action as a means to address and resolve issues in Papua New Guinea. We believe peaceful dialogue and cooperation are key to building a brighter future. Join us in commemorating this day by promoting the values of nonviolence in our communities. Together, we can make a difference. #InternationalDayOfNonviolence #Peace #Nonviolence #Gandhi #USinPNG #PapuaNewGuinea

After over 80 years, U.S. Service Members from WWII are headed home. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) held a repatriation ceremony in Port Moresby today. The remains will be taken back to the United States thanks to DPAA’s tireless efforts and partnerships with the Papua New Guinea government at all levels. #NeverForgotten #OurPromise